Join us March 11 for a wonderful service with Lauri Bilyeu

Nourish your spirit at the Bernardston Unitarian Church in the historic 1739 Unitarian Meetinghouse,
a UU Congregation joining people of all faiths in love and community.
Services are at 11:30 am, coffee starts at 11 am. We have fun and engaging speakers on topics concerning our modern day lives
and challenges.
The Arts and Activism Program sponsors a weekly free art workshop on Wednesdays from 9:30am to noon after which participants
traditionally join for lunch at a local restaurant.
Bring your own materials and
any skill level to this congenial group.
We also collaborate with other local arts and service organizations to provide workshops, lectures and service projects.
Come share your interests and concerns in a spirit of good will and fellowship. Schedule is posted below.
Questions: contact Annette Mackin at 413-330-0807.

Upcoming schedule:
March 2018

Sunday, March 25, 11:30 - 1:30
is our Arts & Activism Week with a special painting workshop with Artist Cameron Schmitz. The workshop is now full. We are taking names for a wait list and possible 2nd workshop later in the year.

Sunday, April 1, 11:30
Dan Tinen will be the speaker, music: Jim Scott Traditional Easter Egg Hunt for all ages!

Recent Events!

Spring 2017 art show at the Meetinghouse! "Into the Future"
Opening music by Peter Skolnik and presentation by Barry Dietz
Paintings, sculpture and music.
more information

September October art show at the Meetinghouse!
2016 River Rooms Installation,
paintings by Alice Thomas
and Water Views,
photographs by Annette Mackin Wadleigh
more information: click here

"Agriculture ~the Heartbeat of the Valley"
May 30 ~ June 13, 2015 ~ 10am to 2pm daily
A Multi-Media Art Exhibit Celebrating Working Farms of the Pioneer Valley
co-sponsored by DVAA, Pioneer Valley Institute, Bernardston Agricultural Commission, Arts and Activism at Bernardston Unitarian
with funding support from the Bernardston and MA Cultural Council
Closing Event: Michael Nix Concert Saturday, June 13, 7:30-9:30
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Earth Wisdom Saturday, May 2 , Screen time ~ 6:30pm "Oil & Water" ~ The third film in a trilogy of inspiring environmental films
following our first Saturday with Steve Pot Luck at 5:30. Suggested donation for the movie $5, bring a dish to share for the Pot
luck supper before the movie. About the movie: Two boys come of age looking for solutions to the global problem of reckless oil
drilling following years of oil contamination in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Local connections. Spoiler alert! They find a solution!
More Information

Shadows of Liberty
Thanks to Jean Philippe Tremblay for his amazing film, to Debra Brown for bringing the film to Bernardston, and thanks to Dan
DeWalt and Sara Longsmith of Free Press for their astute commentary on the film and thanks as well to our animated audience!
Photos
Their website:
shadowsofliberty.org
They made their Kicksarter Goal!
Here's their
Kickstarter page

Inequality Poster
Special showing of Robert Reich's movie "Inequality for All"
December 8, 2013

The Deerfield Valley Art Association Fall Members Show Columbus Day weekend, ending Monday Oct. 14.
Under the Oaks "LIVE ARTS UNDER THE OAKS!" Special Thanks to Linda Lively, Kathy Hale, Chantal Dupuis, Roy Morgan, Mark Wadleigh,
Rev. Steve Wilson, Robbianne Mackin, Bev Phelps, Martha Stiles, Joel Fowler, Sandra Haynes, Barry Deitz, Jim Gildea, artists under
the tent: Karen Evans, Leni Gaudet, Genevieve Abate, Gary Fiske-White, Edith Hunsberger, Mary Glabach Field, and Maureen Moore,
and of course the Band- Pat & Tex LaMountain, Rick Mauran and John White. A great team effort to clean up and down, set up two art
shows and outside booths, and run a complex event with great success and fun for all!

Past Events!

Reinhardt's 99th Birthday celebration

No Pipeline through New England!
Climate Rally - 10:30 on the Meetinghouse steps.
Sunday February 17th in solidarity with the DC Rally and 350.org

Thanks for a good laugh and sweet treats on Valentines day.
The Valentines Cabaret was sooooo great!

Happy time on the church steps watching the parade!
"Sense of Place" Celebration. Sept. 22, Story telling, meetinghouse tours, parade float and artist reception

Thanks to every one who helped with the Cabaret to benefit Franklin County flood victims and the Guinoppe Honduras Project!!!
It was a great success!!!
Thanks to the Great Local Business Sponsors for our Cabaret Raffle!
Click here to find out who they are!

This is Louise with Caryl after an amazing presentation. Boy can she make history come alive! The paintings describe the only
successful Native American rebellion.
Link to Louise's Website

Dreams of Home Event The "SHELTER: Dreams of Home Event" included a panel of professionals speaking about housing, getting a home,
keeping a home and related issues.
The Art Exhibition accompanying a free community event held May 14, 2011 from 11am-8pm. The subject of the exhibition was "HOME"
and all that the word evokes in our hearts, minds, and senses.
The Opening Reception held from 3-5 pm on the 14th followed by The Walter Mittys Band from 5- 8pm.

Dr Robert Sidorsky Ultimate Peace
Saturday April 10, 2009
Robert and Linda Sidorsky have been doing their part to bring peace to the Middle East by facilitating Ultimate Frisbee games
between Palestinian and Israeli youth. Dr. Robert Sidorsky spoke about this exciting venture as part of the Great Decisions
discussion. Pictures & More Info
Pictures & More Info

Peace Mantra:
"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance." -Buddha

Bernardston Unitarian Declaration of Fellowship:
We unite to affirm
that love is the spirit of this church
and service it's mission.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
To give service to humanity.